To delete a Netflix profile, open the Netflix app or website, go to the profile management area, and choose the profile you want to remove. This is the quickest way to free up one of your five profile slots or clean up a shared account, and it permanently removes the profile's viewing history, recommendations, and settings with no way to get them back.
How to delete a Netflix profile: What to know first
Only non-primary profiles can be deleted. The main profile, which is the default one created when you signed up, cannot be removed unless you cancel your subscription entirely. A single Netflix account supports up to five profiles, so if you have reached that limit, you must delete one before adding another. Deleting a profile is permanent, it removes all viewing activity, saved games, recommendations, and profile-specific settings, and Netflix does not offer a recovery option.
How to delete a Netflix profile on the mobile app
The steps are identical for Android and iPhone/iPad. Open the Netflix app and tap My Netflix in the lower right corner. At the top, tap the profile name, then tap Manage Profiles. On Android, from the 'Who's Watching?' screen, tap the top-right pencil icon to start profile management. On iPhone/iPad, from the 'Who's Watching?' screen, press Edit on the top-right to start profile management. Choose the profile you want to edit, then select the delete option from the profile management screen and confirm the action. This is the most direct method whether you are managing phone data and storage or simply cleaning up your account.
How to delete a Netflix profile on the web
Open a browser and go to the Netflix Account page. Select Profiles, then choose the profile you want to remove. From the profile settings shown, select the delete option and confirm. This browser-based method works the same on any computer, whether Windows PC or Mac.
Can you delete a Netflix profile on a smart TV?
Netflix's help documentation only shows how to switch profiles on a TV, not how to delete them. To switch profiles on a smart TV, press the back button on your remote to get to the menu, select the profile icon at the top, then choose another profile. On Smart TV, aim the onscreen pointer at a profile and press the pencil icon to reach the Edit Profile page. For actual profile deletion, you must use the Netflix mobile app or a web browser instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the primary profile be deleted?
No. Netflix only allows non-primary profiles to be removed. The main profile can only be deleted by canceling your subscription entirely.
Can a deleted Netflix profile be restored?
No. You can try contacting Netflix support for profile recovery, though it is not guaranteed. You can create a new profile as long as you have not reached the five-profile limit, but the old viewing history, recommendations, and settings are gone permanently.
Why can't I delete a Netflix profile?
If you encounter an error, it may be a temporary server issue, an app bug that can be fixed by updating the app, or a slow internet connection. Restarting your device can also help. If you are trying to delete the primary profile, that is not possible through the normal deletion process.
How many Netflix profiles are allowed?
Netflix allows up to five profiles on a single account. This limit is separate from how many people can watch simultaneously, which depends on your subscription plan. The maximum number of simultaneous streams depends on your plan: Basic (1), Standard (2), Premium (5).
For the wider topic, see phone data and storage management.
